Teenage boy dies after being injured by a fallen tree in Stafford
A large cordon is in place - people told to avoid the area
A teenage boy has died after being injured by a fallen tree in Stafford.
Police were called to Holmcroft Road shortly after 6.30pm today (Saturday 2 May) after the incident was reported.
Officers went to the scene alongside paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service and Midlands Air Ambulance.
Tragically, nothing could be done to save the boy.
He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 7.30pm. His next of kin have been informed.
A large cordon has been put in place and police are advising people to avoid the area while they carry out our enquiries.
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